Burg Tailfingen

Burg Tailfingen is a medieval fortress built on the steep northern slope of the Tailfinger Schlossfelsen at about 937 meters elevation. The surviving structures include earthen ramparts, a small embankment, a defensive ditch, and stone foundations of a rectangular building with a corner tower.

The Lords of Tailfingen built this hilltop fortress around 1100 to guard their territories. The castle fell into disuse before 1250 and was sold to the Württemberg dynasty in 1403, marking the end of local noble rule.

The chapel that once stood here displayed Romanesque architectural details with an apse, uncovered during 1983 excavations showing how faith shaped life on this hilltop. Visitors can sense how religious spaces were woven into the daily rhythm of the fortress community.

The site sits on a steep hillside, so a short uphill walk from the nearby road brings you to the ruins, and the view across the surrounding landscape makes the climb worthwhile. The remaining earthworks and stone foundations are easy to walk around and explore.

Beneath the medieval remains lie traces of a prehistoric hilltop settlement linked to the nearby Degerfeld site, showing that people lived on this mountain across many different periods. This layered history gives the location a special connection to several chapters of human occupation.

Location: Tailfingen

GPS coordinates: 48.25110,9.02603

Latest update: December 9, 2025 12:28